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Lot 56

NICHOLSON, John. The Operative Mechanic and British Machinist.

Estimate: $150 - $250

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$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

NICHOLSON, John. The Operative Mechanic and British Machinist : being a practical display of the manufactories and mechanical arts of the United Kingdom, by John Nicholson, Esq., civil engineer.

1st American from the 2d London ed., with additions.

2 volumes. With numbered plates, some folded.

Bound in modern ½ leather, marbled boards, raised bands, gilt panels, gilt spine title.


H: 9 W: 5 3/4 in.

Condition

Very Good.
With dealer description laid in.

Overall Dimensions
Height: 9.00

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.